With the support from Indonesian Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF), Transformasi manages a one-year project titled “Strengthening Institutional Aspects of the Local Government in order to Integrate Climate Change Adaptation into the Local Development Plan” in Gorontalo District, Gorontalo Province. The project is aimed to improve the capacity of the government to assess vulnerability and risk to climate change, then develop a climate change adaptation strategy along with stakeholders in sectors most vulnerable to climate change. These sectors will be identified during program implementation. The strategy will serve as the basis for Regional Adaptation Plan for Climate Change Adaptation (Rencana Adaptasi Daerah Adaptasi Perubahan Iklim, in short is RAD-API).

To support the aforementioned project, Transformasi is looking for a Program Director. *)The Program Director is expected to work from May 1st, 2016 – May 31st, 2017 with work area covers Jakarta and Gorontalo district.

Main responsibilities:

Responsible for the ICCTF program output achievement

Develop and implement program operation, monitoring and evaluation

Responsible for the reporting of program achievement to Donor

Responsible for the overall program budget

As the focal point for Transformasi in relation to the ICCTF program

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years in management and program coordination roles in national research, training and development projects and programs. Experience must include capacity building for domestic institutions, project management, grant-making, monitoring and evaluation and research.

Experience working with government organizations, particularly government officials at the provincial and district levels, would be an asset.

Project Description:Transformasi is implementing 15-months SINERGI project through a consortium together with Rajawali Foundation and Education Development Center (EDC). SINERGI is under KUNCI Initiative implemented by DAI and supported by USAID. The purpose of KUNCI project is to promote more inclusive economic growth by improving access to workforce and entrepreneurial skills for poor and vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal of this project is to connect 200,000 poor and vulnerable young Indonesians with learning and livelihood opportunities.

The goal of SINERGI project is to develop a better match between the job skills of poor and vulnerable youth and local labor market demand, through enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination and smarter policies. SINERGI will be implemented under two phase, the pilot period for 15 months in Central Java and the implementation period for the next 3.5 years (subject for USAID approval). The goal of the project is achieved through successful implementation of the following three Intermediate Results (IR):

Improved national level inclusive workforce policy environment through knowledge sharing among government and private sector actors;

Improved vocational training that equips poor and vulnerable youth with relevant work skills.

Transformasi is seeking a Provincial Coordinator who will mainly be responsible to engage stakeholders at the provincial level. He/She will play coordinating role in establishing Provincial Youth Support Committee (PYSC), facilitating PYSC regular forum and engaging PYSC members to secure their commitment to the project.

Provincial Coordinator will report to and support Project Leader to ensure the achievement of project activity and delivery /output at the provincial level. To achieve this, the position will supervise 2 Technical Officer and 1 Communication Officer based in province, and coordinate with other supporting team at the national and provincial level to ensure effective teamwork. The position will also work closely with Mitra KUNCI and other potential partners for activities at the provincial level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with Project leader, develop detailed work plan and budget and changes needed.

Supervise and coordinate the implementation of project activities including technical facilitation, stakeholder’s engagement, monitoring data collection, communication and campaign to ensure it contribute to project output.

Consolidate the work of project staff at the provincial level to ensure effective and efficient implementation of project activities.

Take responsibility to ensure the achievement of project deliverables/output in accordance with indicators and targeted date.

Take responsibility to ensure budget allocation and expenses at the provincial level are efficient and comply with Mitra KUNCI’s procedures and standard.

Play a role as an office manager at the provincial level to ensure office operation runs properly in accordance with KUNCI’s procedures.

Engage PYSC members to secure their commitment to the project.

Play leading role in facilitating PYSC regular meetings and one-on-one meeting with key stakeholders.

Provide input to project leader to improve the project strategies and implementation

Under supervision of Project Leader, recruit technical officers.

Develop effective communication, consultation and collaboration with national staff, other Mitra KUNCI and other KUNCI’s Project Implementers.

In collaboration with M&E Officer and Technical Officer, develop project report activities that meet the standard of KUNCI.

Develop performance indicator for all project staff at the provincial level and evaluate their performance regularly.

Transformasi is seeking a Research Coordinator responsible to play leading role in conducting, overseeing & supervising policy research activities; and reviewing policy paper. To execute the task, Research Coordinator will supervise Research Officer and coordinate closely with Provincial Coordinator and other project staff based in field.

Research Coordinator will report to Project Leader and functionally will be supervised by Policy Advisor related to substance, methodology and quality of research work. The position will be based in Jakarta with frequent travel to Central Java.

Conduct capacity development need analysis (CDNA) to assess the gap and needs of intuitional capacity development within Central Java Provincial Government in the context of inclusive workforce development.

Lead and coordinate quantitative and qualitative data collection, processing and analysis.

Lead and coordinate the development of research report and policy paper.

Prepare and present research findings to policymakers and other stakeholders during policy dialog and other dissemination event at the province and district level.

Review initial draft review of policy paper such as policy brief, policy notes, executive summary developed by Research Officer (RO).

Coordinate with M&E Officer for any research activities related to M&E.

Coordinate with Communication and Campaign Specialist to disseminate research issues, results and findings, related with SINERGI and inclusive workforce policy.

Coordinate with Provincial Coordinator (PC) for implementation data gathering and any research activities involving key stakeholders at the Provincial level.

Together with Policy Adviser and team prepare case studies, policy recommendations and other lessons learned from the project.

Prepare research expenditure reports.

Authority

Recruit, supervise and evaluate Research Officer.

Identify and recruit enumerator or expert consultants as planned and needed in the project to support research activities with the approval of Project Leader.

Prepare and request budget to Project Leader for research activities to Project Leader.

Qualifications:

Master degree from public policy, public administration, policy science, social science and other related fields, doctorate degree is an advantage.

At least 8 years of relevant work experiences in policy research, with latest years as a senior researcher that leads a research team.

Ability to develop qualitative and quantitative research methodology.

Experience in conducting stakeholder analysis and baseline survey.

Have understanding on social policy and economic issue in Indonesia context.

Familiar with TVET and labor issue is an advantage.

Have experience working with USAID project and familiar with its regulation are preferable.

Experience working in international circumstance is beneficial.

Strong leadership and analytical skill.

Ability to use English in professional circumstance.

Willing to travel to the project sites frequently.

Computer literate on MS Office, with professional email writing experience.

The Center for Public Policy Transformation (Transformasi) is a non-profit organization established in 2014 with the vision promote better policy making in Indonesia. The organization’s mission is (1) promoting high quality, collaborative studies that engage government, the public and domestic and international partners, (2) strengthening active knowledge networks between national and local policymakers, scholars and communities to promote evidence-based policymaking and (3) harnessing capacity of policymakers in policy making process. Transformasi works with researchers and various partners to conduct studies, policy research, facilitate and capacity build subnational government in policy making, hosting policy dialogues in order to identify the best possible recommendations for policy makers.

Transformasi is committed to building awareness of policy makers to recognize the importance of good information to address critical issues, deepening their understanding of existing problems and using such evidence to explore alternative policy options for an improved decision making.

Transformasi is seeking a dynamic Program Director whose overall job propose is to oversee the implementation, coordination and administration of all aspect of ongoing Transfomasi programs including planning, organizing, staffing, controlling program activities, ensuring quality and effective delivery of Transformasi program. He/She will take overall responsible for all aspects of Transformasi program/project including planning, networking, organizing, staffing, leading, and ensuring program quality in accordance with the mission and the goals of organization. The position will report to the Executive Director and work closely with Transformasi Director of Finance and Administration and Research Coordinator to carry out the mission and the goals of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities

The Program Director performs a wide range of duties, of the following

1. Planning

Plan the delivery of the overall program and its implementation activities in accordance with the mission and organization strategies.

Develop new proposal to support the continuous delivery of the program.

Develop overall program implementation and operational plan including evaluation framework to improve the program delivery.

Develop new initiatives in collaboration with Executive Director to support the strategic direction of organization.

In collaboration with other Executive Director and Research Coordinator, identify and develop lesson learns from project implementation into case study, policy brief, policy recommendation and other publication deem necessary to promote the work and Transformasi.

2. Organizing

Ensure that program activities operated within the policies and procedures of organization and comply with the donor requirement.

Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.

Coordinates with other Directors to ensure the effective and efficient program deliverable.

Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on project implementations for research and development purposes according to the objective Transformasi.

3. Lead

In consultation with Executive Director, recruit, interview and select qualified program staff.

Develop, monitoring and evaluation program system.

Supervise program team, partners and consultants to ensure effective and efficient program delivery.

Implement the human resource policies, procedures and practices of the organization.

Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff.

Liaise with other Department to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery.

Supervise program staff by providing direction, input, feedback and guidance.

Monitor performance of all program staff.

Maintain Communicate with donors and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program.

4. Control Program

Oversee and prepare report writing on the program for management and for donors.

Communicate with donors as outlined in funding agreements.

Ensure that the program operate within the approved budget and achieve a successful outcome.

Monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures up to a limit.

Monitor project cash flow projections on a regular basis.

Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.

Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.

Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework.

Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate.

Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards.

Transformasi is implementing 15 months SINERGI project through a consortium together with Rajawali Foundation and Education Development Center (EDC). SINERGI is under KUNCI Initiative implemented by DAI and supported by USAID. The purpose of KUNCI project is to promote more inclusive economic growth by improving access to workforce and entrepreneurial skills for poor and vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal of this project is to connect 200,000 poor and vulnerable young Indonesians with learning and livelihood opportunities.

The goal of SINERGI project is to develop a better match between the job skills of poor and vulnerable youth and local labor market demand, through enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination and smarter policies. SINERGI will be implemented under two phase, the pilot period for 15 months in Central Java and the implementation period for the next 3.5 years (subject for USAID approval). The goal of the project is achieved through successful implementation of the following three Intermediate Results (IR):

Improved national level inclusive workforce policy environment through knowledge sharing among government and private sector actors;

Support project research team and Mitra KUNCI research partners in engaging stakeholders/beneficiaries as it relates to data collection for stakeholder mapping, policy mapping, and other field research activities.

Support Provincial Coordinator in providing technical assistance to TVET administrators for analyzing and improving the quality of TVET program.

Facilitate coordination between PYSC members to encourage joint-program or partnership in the context of improving access of P & Y Youth to training and employment.

Transformasi is implementing 15 months SINERGI project through a consortium together with Rajawali Foundation and Education Development Center (EDC). SINERGI is under KUNCI Initiative implemented by DAI and supported by USAID. The purpose of KUNCI project is to promote more inclusive economic growth by improving access to workforce and entrepreneurial skills for poor and vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal of this project is to connect 200,000 poor and vulnerable young Indonesians with learning and livelihood opportunities.

The goal of SINERGI project is to develop a better match between the job skills of poor and vulnerable youth and local labor market demand, through enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination and smarter policies. SINERGI will be implemented under two phase, the pilot period for 15 months in Central Java and the implementation period for the next 3.5 years (subject for USAID approval). The goal of the project is achieved through successful implementation of the following three Intermediate Results (IR):

Improved national level inclusive workforce policy environment through knowledge sharing among government and private sector actors;

Improved vocational training that equips poor and vulnerable youth with relevant work skills.

Transformasi is seeking a Research Officer responsible for conducting research activities, mainly on the field, under the supervision of Research Coordinator. The role of this position is to collect and clean data, analyze data, and write policy paper. The position will be based in Central Java with frequent travel to cities/regions within the province.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Responsibilities

Conduct policy review and mapping at the provincial/district/city level.

Transformasi is implementing 15 months SINERGI project through a consortium together with Rajawali Foundation and Education Development Center (EDC). SINERGI is under KUNCI Initiative implemented by DAI and supported by USAID. The purpose of KUNCI project is to promote more inclusive economic growth by improving access to workforce and entrepreneurial skills for poor and vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal of this project is to connect 200,000 poor and vulnerable young Indonesians with learning and livelihood opportunities.

The goal of SINERGI project is to develop a better match between the job skills of poor and vulnerable youth and local labor market demand, through enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination and smarter policies. SINERGI will be implemented under two phase, the pilot period for 15 months in Central Java and the implementation period for the next 3.5 years (subject for USAID approval). The goal of the project is achieved through successful implementation of the following three Intermediate Results (IR):

Improved national level inclusive workforce policy environment through knowledge sharing among government and private sector actors;

Improved vocational training that equips poor and vulnerable youth with relevant work skills.

Transformasi is seeking a Finance & Operation Officer responsible for the administration, finance and office operation at project site for SINERGI Project. He/she will work closely with Finance Officer and HR & Operations Coordinator at Headquarter to coordinate and implement the daily operations in order to support the SINERGI Provincial Coordinator and team member in administration, financial and operation in Central Java in adherence to Transformasi’s and donor's financial guidelines.

Prepare payment for field operations expenses. Including preparing required forms, cheque(s)/cash, issuing voucher and get approval signature on voucher.

Assist program staff in preparing settlement of advance.

Prepare monthly field Financial Report, including all supporting documents, and submission to Headquarter. Original receipts, signed vouchers, advance list, bank statement, bank/cash journal and bank reconciliation are part of the supporting documents.

Oversee the direct disbursement to beneficiaries in project activities as required.

Transformasi is implementing 15 months SINERGI project through a consortium together with Rajawali Foundation and Education Development Center (EDC). SINERGI is under KUNCI Initiative implemented by DAI and supported by USAID. The purpose of KUNCI project is to promote more inclusive economic growth by improving access to workforce and entrepreneurial skills for poor and vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal of this project is to connect 200,000 poor and vulnerable young Indonesians with learning and livelihood opportunities.

The goal of SINERGI project is to develop a better match between the job skills of poor and vulnerable youth and local labor market demand, through enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination and smarter policies. SINERGI will be implemented under two phase, the pilot period for 15 months in Central Java and the implementation period for the next 3.5 years (subject for USAID approval). The goal of the project is achieved through successful implementation of the following three Intermediate Results (IR):

Improved national level inclusive workforce policy environment through knowledge sharing among government and private sector actors;

Improved vocational training that equips poor and vulnerable youth with relevant work skills.

Transformasi is seeking a Driver & Office Boy responsible to provide transportation for all operation & administrative activities and responsible to cleaning the office and provide all matter of office supplies. He will ensure proper policies and procedures in regards to project transportation and office activities are implemented and followed.

Driver & Office Boy will report to Finance & Operation Officer.

Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

Driver:

Assigned as staff driver to perform a duty and as per needs basis duty with Finance & Operation Officer and other operational staff members.

Driving staff to and from the meetings and bank related jobs, mail delivery pickup/drop to the airport, etc.

Driving locally within vicinity of Semarang and outside of town in field areas across Indonesia as needed.

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, front/rear lights, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and mission ready

Maintaining Log book on daily basis.

Maintaining proper records of the vehicle service and change of engine oil and filter etc. well in time under the organization policy.

Transformasi is implementing 15 months SINERGI project through a consortium together with Rajawali Foundation and Education Development Center (EDC). SINERGI is under KUNCI Initiative implemented by DAI and supported by USAID. The purpose of KUNCI project is to promote more inclusive economic growth by improving access to workforce and entrepreneurial skills for poor and vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal of this project is to connect 200,000 poor and vulnerable young Indonesians with learning and livelihood opportunities.

The goal of SINERGI project is to develop a better match between the job skills of poor and vulnerable youth and local labor market demand, through enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination and smarter policies. SINERGI will be implemented under two phase, the pilot period for 15 months in Central Java and the implementation period for the next 3.5 years (subject for USAID approval). The goal of the project is achieved through successful implementation of the following three Intermediate Results (IR):

Improved national level inclusive workforce policy environment through knowledge sharing among government and private sector actors;

Improved vocational training that equips poor and vulnerable youth with relevant work skills.

Transformasi is seeking a Communication Officer responsible to develop communication and campaign materials, disseminate it to local audience and engage local media. The position will report to Provincial Coordinator with close coordination with Communication and Campaign Specialist and his/her main task is to implement the overall communication and campaign activities at the provincial and district level according to communication and campaign strategy developed by the headquarters staff.

Communication Officer will report to Provincial Coordinator.

Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

Organize communication and campaign activities at the provincial and district level including press conference, media gathering, media interview, media visit, TV/radio talk show, etc, referring to the communication and campaign strategy created by communication and campaign specialist.

Support Communication and Campaign Specialist to develop and distribute other communication material such as leaflet, brochure, banner, poster, to be distributed to PYSC members and other stakeholders at the local level.

Maintain relations with local media in Central Java and targeted districts to raise their awareness and interest to cover the project message.

Maintain relationship with public relations from local government and private sectors at the provincial, district or city level to support the project objectives and delivery.

Liaise with local interviewees/spoke persons from government and non-government sectors.

Conduct media monitoring at the targeted provincial and districts to be reported to communication and campaign specialist.

Develop weekly article to be posted on organization’s website and social media official account based on information and data generated from project activities, documents, interview and field observation.

Transformasi is implementing 15 months SINERGI project through a consortium together with Rajawali Foundation and Education Development Center (EDC). SINERGI is under KUNCI Initiative implemented by DAI and supported by USAID. The purpose of KUNCI project is to promote more inclusive economic growth by improving access to workforce and entrepreneurial skills for poor and vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal of this project is to connect 200,000 poor and vulnerable young Indonesians with learning and livelihood opportunities.

The goal of SINERGI project is to develop a better match between the job skills of poor and vulnerable youth and local labor market demand, through enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination and smarter policies. SINERGI will be implemented under two phase, the pilot period for 15 months in Central Java and the implementation period for the next 3.5 years (subject for USAID approval). The goal of the project is achieved through successful implementation of the following three Intermediate Results (IR):

Improved national level inclusive workforce policy environment through knowledge sharing among government and private sector actors;

Improved vocational training that equips poor and vulnerable youth with relevant work skills.

Transformasi is seeking a Project Leader will responsible to take full responsibility to overall project implementation and ensure the outcome achievement of project results 2 in accordance with SINERGI and KUNCI goal. He/She will collaborate with SINERGI Consortium team to ensure the overall achievement of the Project. He / She will play leading role in project planning, budgeting, organizing, networking, staffing and reporting.

He/she will consult to the Executive Director particularly for any strategic decision that has potential effects to the project result and outcome

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

Plan the delivery of the project and its implementation activities schedule in accordance with the project targets and outcomes.

Ensure that program activities operated within the policies and procedures of organization and comply with the donor requirement and contribute to SINERGI overall objective and in accordance with the goals of

Take full responsibility to the achievement of project outcome and for all decisions made within project implementation.

Coordinates with other department in Transormasi to ensure the effective and efficient program deliverable.

In collaboration with Executive Director, select and recruit senior projectteam such as Provincial Coordinator, Research Coordinator as well as consultants.

Supervise project team, partners and consultants to ensure effective and efficient program delivery.

Implement the human resource policies, procedures and practices of the organization.

Supervise program staff by providing direction, input, feedback and guidance.

Maintain communication with donors and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the progra

Carryout constant evaluation and adjustment within a specific period of time to ensure that both internal and external risk are mitigated.

Overse report preparation to ensure the quality, schedule and submission in compliance to the Mitra KUNCI requirements.

Provide clear and unbiased direction in relations to roles,authority and duties to ensure good teamwork.

Ensure mand evaluation activity is in line with SINERGI M&E framework.

Submit project report in regular basis to Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate.

Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards.

Propose quarterly work plan and budget to Executive Director.

In coordination with Finance and Admin Director, oversee budget spending against the achievement of project output to make sure effectiveness of project implementation.

Coordination and Networking

Coordinates with other Directors to ensure the effective and efficient program implementation and budget allocation.

Lead the collaboration with SINERGI Consortium member to prepare project monitoring and evaluation plan.

Ensure collaboration and support from Jakarta team (Finance & admin, policy staff, M&E, communication and research) to Provincial Coordinator and the team to ensure the successful implementation and reporting of the project.

Develop relationship and maintain communication with SINERGI prime organization and team members, Mitra KUNCI, high level government officials at the national and subnational level, and academics, senior management of TVET Providers, companies, business association, that is potential to contribute to the

Provide leadership by working with partners and key stakeholders and line managers to ensure that they are in agreement on project strategies.

Maintain relation with Mitra Kunci Impmenting Partners who operate withing the same province and have relevant contribution to the SINERGI project achievement.

Authority

Approve project budget based on quarterly work plan approved by Executive Director.

One of panel selection for bidding process in the context of project procurement.

In collaboration with Executive Director and Finance & Admin Director, recruit Provincial Coordinator, Research Coordinator, consultantsand deploy existing staff to be part of SINERGI project team such as Policy Advisor, M&E Officer, Communication and Campaign Specialist.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of project teams including Provincial Coordinator, Research Coordinator, Policy Advisor, M&E Officer and Communication and Campaign Specialist.

Qualifications:

Master degree from Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Economic Science, and other related fields.

10-15 years in project management and program leader roles in development and policies with experience in research, facilitation process, advocacy and communication work.

Experiences working with government organizations, particularly government officials at the provincial and district level, companies, business association and team members from various background.

Have previous experience working with Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, Ministry of Industry or Ministry of Education and Culture is an advantage.

Familiar with TVET and labor issue is an advantage.

Have experience managing USAID project and familiar with its regulation are preferable.

Experience working with INGO or in international circumstance is beneficial.

Previous experience working with officials in Central Java Province is an advantage

Has deep understanding on program management cycle, including planning and budgeting.

Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work effectively under time pressure, long hours, tight deadline and manage multiple priorities.

Self-initiative and capable to work independently as well as a team player.

Has good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.

Strong project management skill with ability to budgeting, prioritizing, meeting deadline and achieve results through team work and multi stakeholder collaboration approach.

Excellent in written and spoken English.

Have strategic and analytical thinking.

Willing to travel to the project sites frequently.

Good report writing skills.

Computer literate on MS Office, with professional email writing experience.

Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae on 8th July 2017 at the latest to: